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Daily Republican., 1887-11-01

THE REPORT Of Chief Engineer and
Surveyor Robinson. for tss past month,
shows that there were lines given for
forty n!ne buildings against 6f.E..hree
for the corresponding month OF last
year. This 10 At this kate OF nearly . wo
buildings Tor each working day In Che
month, and while Ii IL no; IS many as
there should be 1t Is gratifying to know
that during the year ths building boom
has been As grsa; as 1t has under the
circu instances. We believe that had
1t not been for tie increase In the tax
rate from el 2s to S1.7o, there would
have been ut least one hunS red moro
houses erected than has been, and con-
seq quertly thai ma oh mora sork for
mechanics and lasoring men. Men
who have capital ace no. likely to In.
vest IL In building houses whea they
know TO certainty that sf.er the enor.
NOUS taxes are paid there will not be
enough left from the rens to Day thsm
even . moderate return for their In.
vestment.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01

IKE SUNDAY papers and their pa
irons were spoken o. by Eev. j. K.
Bryan In Asbury III. L. chUrch last
Sundsy morning IL very condelanatory
ferma In calling attention to tue
merlts OF the Chriztian Advocate and
JouFns. he Observed that cut OF mem
bership OF 800 tn that church there
were bus forty subs ,-i oers to this paper,
when tnere should be q, less. los. He
said 1t sEould be taken In preference to
any OF the Sunday papers, as persona
who purchased . Sunday paper oon.
mhed Elm by traaiolzz on the ESb.
bath, and they also eou nitted . sin by
reading accounts OF pr.zs fights and
other matters OF that character. He had
read the Advocate for nA2y years and
he felt that he had been henef tied By
doing so. II his AdmontioRs should be
needed there will be quite an sddition
70 the circulation OF the kdvooAte In
our city, and o corresponding falling
OF In the sales OF the papsrs sold on
Sunday.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01

IT sHnaGs a settled fact that Congress
will take some ao.iou 10 relation to the
telegraph monopoly with which this
country Il nov cursed. Senstor Cat
loa Is seportsd - having said that
Con yress is sure 10 take up the eees.lon
OF . government telegraph line, and
that several bills for the purpose have
already been drsssed, sone enc Of
which 10 sure to pase. There Is NJ
doubt bat . measure OF this nature will
ptetthe approval OF the people, and
il,tif . system is estabiisbed under
the control OF the Post0fioe Depart
ment, We viii not only have o cheaper
and better service bat will also be ous
OF the clutches OF soulless mocopoiy.
In these dsFs OF progress the telegraph
has become as much OF . necessi " as
the malls aud should be just a fnlly
under the eontrol OF the govefEnent.
Who for moment suppoees that II the
postal service was In the hands OF .
monopoly, the same ~ the telegraph,
Ne would have the excellent servloe we
nov have, or 30 able to send o Letter
across the eooAnent for two cents. We,
no viewer, are not in favor OF the gov
ernment buying the lines already con-
troled BY the monopoly, but would
muoh rather see new lines oonssru sted
and operated % that they would b<
frex sn out
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Bal
timore Railroad.
Juns 18th, 1857.
fYn.E1 Will leave WiIninEton ~ foaowh

TYn.r1 Will leave WiIminEton ~ fonowe
Philsdoithie texpressl. 4 ats, 30, ese
20, y lb, skO, IL, s<1. ioR II "a II u An
bon, . 70. ! %. q, 10 q .. n.
eb, 4 90, b37, 20, 9 10, 10 % p. m
For Ubotter (oIpressl. Q 10. 90. sbo sle,
st1, IL %, ~ u .. m. - 10. ~, % and S.os
p n.
AoeopE ocstion, i 40, 90, 7 es, slA, 10 u
g. u, Us, 4 %, s27, Z %, 70 and 10 40 p. n.
Nov YarR, 90, %, 4 "a. o 20, Z 90, 0 o.
10 07. II " a. n-. sl2 II. 70, q, q, % n
res, 10 30 y. n.
For wstt 0hestef, via Lainok,n. go ane
10 q. NJ q 80 and 90 y. M.
For Ne USrk tOeptre) and intsrmottbss
stksiona, tz - NJ, IL % and 8 81 p. M
bait;mtre sad intermediste stations, 10 o.
= m, 81 and IL IS y. M
Beluntre and bay Lins, a p. m
Bsltinanrs and Wilmington, 1 .e, = %. ..
10 %, II % r. IN, Il %, FIJI, 3 "a, AN, k
Trains for DsiaWare Dtvision leave nor:
New OAstis. Q 90, 8 30 q. m, II s4, 4 %, 0 u
10 p. n and II oe night
9eorgsscws and L.sves, 10 .. m, and . d
For Ken enooosh. 8 80 .. N. snd ss CEz.
ssarord (Exprsss, p. m.
harrins ton. Dssniar and way stAsions.s D
E1p!sss ior * Isrr.nssan. $50 p. N. va,
Express ior lover, Aarr,nssoa ana Dss
mar, Is GB night.
franklin Oity, Q % o. N.
Erprsts for Oaps CHARLES, Old Point CcD
tort and Norfolk, II cS night.
Leave Philadelphia, BroAd street. fel
Wilminkton (axpress), II ~, 90, %, n
= 10, ;oao, IL IS, IL - .. m, . 10, 0 Of, q
Q 10, SOS, s11, CT, o ~, IL 70 p. n,
Accommodation, o %, 10 2s q. m, n, 90
81, 81. "A % 10 o3 10 20 and II a. p. m
Traina maYxed thus ts)aro limited sxyrss
1pcn ~ht,h extvA faro u charged.
For furtner fnnornntton pAsDengeSs Afs ~
aired tp TIE ticEst onaco IS the station.
J. X. WON
osDsrAl Passenger Aren't
uxA MI m n Ppon General mAnzGGf.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
wAEAM AYLER'S
PnIAD.LrsIA. TueslAy, Nov !, 1857

When shall we have a
large enough fur work.
room? They say it is by
far the biggest in town, but
We are pinchei for space in
it as we never have been be-
fore. We don't promise
dyeing work now except at
long time.
1t Is only the finished work
that you see in the sales
room; and what you see
there one day is apt to be
gone the next, so quick is
the movement.
Seal garn ents never lose
their favor, but there is a
change in the coat shapes
to fit them to the all-pre
vailing hustle. Seal Visites
in a number Of styles, with
marsens monkey, or per.
sianer trimming; m a n y
plain, Of the finest Alaska
skins (Martin's dse).
Mutfs, Boas, and trim,
mings OF al the fashionable
turs, and whatever fur thing
you want for C o m { or t
warmth, or beauty.
The name and indorse.
ment Of our Fur man on his
stock stands as "I3 kara
gold' in the jewelers. shop
Second floor, ChestuGt street side. TAX
| elevS4sr.
Some Of the rich Rug.
have crowded through t.
the Thirteenth street sid,
and spread out in the sot
light. a common store full
but only a little part of ou
ell. We began long ag'
by scratching every fanc,
figure FROM the prices 9
these handsome Orientals
We made them fair pricet
things-and that made To,
space they had too small
The space has spread an,
spread, but has been to,
small ever since.
Dagheskans, Si6.50
Finer Daghest4nR. $l2 90.
Only a trifle more than tn
price OF Rugs made here
No odds where the Rug
come from (and we hav
them from every tamou
Rug land) the prices ar
iair. So are the Skin Ru,
prices
Chinese Goat, gray or white, Q full
skins in each Rug, $3. Usual.
ly sold at S5.
| Picked Sheep Skin Rugs, special.
| ly dyed, sl.60 to- tS so.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01

IT SHOULD Be retns n 6ered that the
vote to-day will not change the ConsA-
tutioB, but will simply decide whether
or not we shsli have . oonven ton to
determine what changes. II any, are
needed. Then, II such . conven ton
should be held, 1t will be for the people
to say what thoee changes shall be.
The whole matter 10 left TO the people.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01

II THIS should reach the eye Of any
voter Who has not yet cas-, his ballot for
constitutional convention, and there
is ame enough left for him 20 get to the
polls before they close, We advise him
70 20 at once and improve IN opPortu-
nifty ths, he will not again have for at
least o quarter OF . cen Jury.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
rHR~e ARrA. the pressn. tsme Il

THRne AREAs the present ttme In
dtoasioas OF 3 more rapid increase In
the popsistlon and wealth OF oor city
than at any forusr period In itshissory.
The railroads oem plstely encircls II and
afford fAciitttss tor transportation Aod
tasvei In every section. Vacant lots
have Seen mi aGe accessible BY the rail-
road sxsensioai and coOces GENTLY are
iacreastpg Ia value. Those having
capital 10 inves. can do 90 pres bly, IN
any section. There 10 no necessity for
enter prising young men 10 60 TO Colo
rado or sny other terrltoey to hnd an
opening for taelr energies. The oppor-
suuities TO make money ere Just as
great here as ct any other place. 1t ts
oniy necessary for young nen 10 20 to
WORK and labor and wsts ss they would
have 70 do tn new location 10 make q
home and fortune. All csc see where
they could have made Roaey by>pur-
ohssiug lots within the pact few years,
and ve say thst the opportunity TO do
20 was never better than at the present
We would not advise any one TO hold
properly for . high price. The right
way is TO sell and permit ir proveuents
30 be made, sud then purchase come
where else. In this way oil may share
In the beuee 70 OF the general increase,
and the Eechsuic and workingmsn re-
csive that On n,ouragement that they do
70.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
Railway RTOgross

The poles for the electric branch oi
the City Passenger Railway are lear J
all IN position. In digging holts st tn.
northern approach OF toe bridge, roch
was encountered and neoessitated Ulsst
Ing. The work OF setting the poles " II
probably be completed tsis week.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01

EVERY VOTE will be needed to day
In favor Of oonstitu tionai convention.
and she working man, no matter what
his politics may be, who does not Der.
form this duty, 10 acting Agains. the
best intereIn OF himself and family.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
sgILMF nsxTva .. aURrMEKM n =

W1LMx NsEIVA a AOETAEBM k q
Time table In effect May 18th, 1887. 1ras.
leave Wilmington (Frenoh street) as follow
Fer Heading, BirdsDoro, Joanna. Sprin,
aoic, WaynosburH Jonotien, Manor, P0tti
villa, Tea. aqua, Allentown, Lebanon, WeJ
oerbvIls and al points on tho Philadelphia
and Reading h. r., 100 .. m. and 2.<b p. n
For Ssrfngfoid, Wayneeburg juno
ton, OoategVtlle, Embreevtlle, Lensps
Unhdd's Ford and UuPone's and ipterms
liato Joints,7.E AIM. 2&b, and c.lS D. N.
For Uoatssvillo and intermed iass poin2
1t IS p. m.
FOR West Onsgtor, TOO o. m. ass and 60
D. II.
Eor New Bridge and intermediate pofnts
s.lS p. n. and on Saturday, st 8 ID and ILL
y. N.
Dn Sunday for Heading ard intsrmedias
polnts, at % q. M, and for springfield anf
tntorm ediats points at ID p. m.
a. Il. moOA O.SLAND v. B. HIBBAR RD
SupertpLsn ndept Cont Pass. kR'
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
INROM 1a0Q MARKET sgREEr sr0RE

A'noM luuo N An NE DC i&E n . IOhE
II full of goods must make room for caned
-goods. Among this lot are thirteen barrels OF
CAKES OF all Varieties. will sell 4lbs fer u cts
n lot OF lemons, dozen fr IS cents lot Of
Raspberry Jam, elbs for Is cts. this butter WAS
packed at Downingto~ an ex xpressiy for us ; lot
OF nuts, lib. packas with . nut cracker and \
nut picker In every box, osty 20 cents q lot
Q good coffee At ~ cents, 70 cents and best rio
n cents, al i2oo Market street JOHN WAER.
u2S-Stt
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
November 8 and

Entries close November Ourl
be Ti,,RUUGH, Y hEATED, %
tending sale v III be PEkfECILf
TABLE whether 1t be vet or lry,
bphED! sPE I'D III
VIII h ave moro genuine speed
than we have ever had. fay mif1
show .. 10: Doe. 2 S6; Rosu ben.
Bl ark Iio' Sc, 10. Live uaa'
Horse, =. W: florencc. {. y:
PAMPHlLh, u
The fnest Percherln Stallion u
the country.
A pair Of extra une young bi7 Nj
tucky bred, i6 l-2 bands hif1
VIII have iC0 torses sui,Ibir ipi
non.n,ent non NJ ". \. WI
pone"enS' n
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
FUBLIo SALES
TRUSTEES SALE
10y
REAL ESTATE

10y
REAL ESTATE. /
by virtue Of a decree mat.
lof OF tue rtate Of Dei, DY the |
hundyrs yrsTrt, .r a. d., on ,hoas.
sale at pablic vendue on VIII be el
sATCRDAY. rux uTH o,ro,.ovl
A. d., lsG.
Ate O'Clock y. m
~ the County Cout, uoa.
street above Tenth, tha ,aign~ o1
I'M estate late of ko.anp, W.sIhs
na'e IN toe city VI Wi,rinnan,
wit: 'esti bed is NJ
IN. No. !. Beginning ata poln, a., =,
sue Of Jefferson street h"s ha,oh on the|
intn stTeets, atthe iis,.nss
" ILehet, NOR or les. iro,n
se oi sin b street. th.nSs W.
Ital'ti WIN Nlnih s. ct n t,o"'
cry sihe oi windsor It! eel ,h lpI
aiong sald side OF Wlni,,r
eh.c eNstetly parallel wi;h MI.
. 70 'he Aforesaid sid Of Jss
anu lhehre thetes ith ot '.,rIiy ~ ,s.
p OF beginning, ,4
s Mhat may. n,t,.I
efect l"o-stpry franz -.
Auo~h as NO. 81 jefferson ,,rs.,
~. BeRinninx atapWnt a. +,
e oi Jeherson stree. 4. m. S,.,
VI : inches from the sJ,,hssj
nIn street. thence A ou. ,,la
street southe,ly
Fss,,. 70 Q 'iar OF ftbs,
lcnael Bradley: thence 4,onx H.
mortherly direction 10 the e,.,s,t
husor street. betnxa. Doin,
snce oi ~ leeti irchrs from Il.
ur OF Nlnth street; thence rsIs,,
Nh IN street ~ feet 20 The NJ
~ d.. 'es,son ens street. anh pace a5
hs contents what they may.
NO. ). Beginninyais ,ttnr,,
biue OF Poplar stree, M,
oi - ieet from Front street, ,sI,s
siue ora feet Wide alley; III. No
opInr street n0rthtr,y IA 4, on
oust anu lot: lhence ea,t.rl. n
riont street and running b.tsss,
auioining house % Il. 10 ,taae. d
criy parallel with Poplsr street ID
Eau northerly side Of saii alley.
herewith westerly r. % he n,
nihe. together with th, a,sys an
theieto. and the privilege OF lsaI
Veonmon with Others enti,lei ,nI.
Iownership, u'e and lesed. of ID
IRON and af er May /. iss H,ti
erected n 8-story brieS dvr,ftn, M
as \ o. lt4foplar street. t.tsnS."
Iglven and terms ma De knos.
place Aforesaid by
i JAS. II. H0TYNKyI
i ., N Or BY lis
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
PuBLio SALE o,
9 BUILDING Il

and running Dack tus' NY?
On Saturday, Nov. ) AZ
At $50 p. m on the prem
These lots are e1cellenly "
building purposes, having "
the surrounding country, sli|
worthy the attention OF euSs"
secure themselves a home
Sale to be positive.
Terms of sale: 5 per eela
property is sold Balance sll1' 4 ,,
For further particu srs c4.y
NJ. T. POOLE, SlOH Msta,s|
Agent 10 eilte, y y,
L, w. Stidham * Son. Au'' j
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
WAHA1AKulD'

new corners have pushed :
and elbowed their way on to
shelves and counters already +
crowded with handsome
things. 1t is an almost
everyday happening to have
new Dress Trimmings come
in; the out Of the usual is
that there are 30 many in
this lot. French. of course.
The latest and richest Paris
shapes and styles
Rich Beaded Yronts
Fine Beadec Panels
Elegant Garnitures
Besded Galioons
Plain Gallecns
Braid seu
Braid Pare,s
Ornaments
Fringee
Colors Is well as black
A gathering of Dress Trim |
ming novelties that can't be-
matched this side the ocean.
Plenty Of medium and
low priced things too.
Eorthwsst of centre.
The French Printed Flan-
nels are eveA handsomer|
than we thought. Their 80
feet of counter is as color
bright as any in the Store.
|65c.
Foxrth ciicie. northeast of centre,
The newest thing in fine
stationery is direct from
London-Old England Vel
lum from Strattord mill, Ioc
a quire; envelopes to match,
Ioc a pack. By the same
maker, the marlborough"
Stationery Cabinet so sheets
and SO envelopes, 35c.
In our Stationery Store
twenty times the variety you
are thinking of.
south of Thirteenth street entrance.
A random two from the
ICloakings-
Rough back Plaid Coatlpgs, i
colors 81 in., q.
1 Rough fur Beaver, 2 shades of red,
for Chill tren's Coats, 54 in, S.
| 30.
1.-The counters and shelves
are heaped and the floor
lpiled d with just such moneys
worth.
Last circle, northwest Of centre.
ct Black Cashmere Long
Shawls, S. so to $3.50. The
usual price is $3.50 to So so.
But then you know the
usual" price counts for
nothipg at Wanamaker's
either in Shawls or anything
lelse.
Second floor, Chestnut street. front Take
elevator.
| Fine White French China
Tea Cups and Saucers.
basket pattern, 81 a dcz
lOf course it is 4 ridiculous
price, but that is the max er'i
WI rry.
Basement, northwest OF cen tire.
A word about Remnants
Il We can't wait for one par.
'lticular day of the week or
(which to sell, for there ars
ltoo many of them, and we
: not simply keep then
, lon our coun :er.
Il People that have fount
them out are searching iol
e them every day. w h q
would become OF us if we
attempted to put away th,
D bargains of the differer
counters to bring them GU
I only on Tuesday and Friday
the oullest days of the week
r All days are alike TO us, anc
ofas fast as the Remnant
ytcome or the special low
y bought lots arrive they ar,
hurried along to the place,
where they belong, and tn,
eIpeople who come every da,
:; find a great many thing
4 that q days absence wouk
ot lose altogether.
Las, circle, northwest OF sentre.
The busiest place at tn,
busy White Goods Counte
n oIuocterd.u uac uhera @b,
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
sCHEDULH LIZ ETFBCr. July ., Iss,
rrRirts leave DotAware Avenue DepoG

sCHEDULH In ETFECr. July Q. Iss,
TrRins leave Delaware Avenue DepoE
BAST.BOUND:.
FhI!a, Accommodation, daily ..s.lsA. n
Phila. Accommodation, daily. ....y.o 90 A. n
tAila. Accommodation, daily So A. d
Phils. Aoeonmodstton, daily.....lo.lo An
phiIa. b Ohester exprees, daily lila A. u
Ptila. Aooommod alton, daily .... loo p. n
rhila. Accommodation, daily. e.lop. r.
rhiIa. a chester express, daily. 40 p. n
Phil. Accommodation, dsly....... $40 p. N
Phiis. Accommodation, daily, o.Go p. n
PhiIa. Accom-. daily .exoopt SUNDAY, . 30 Pr
PILLS. e chester expreas, daily, f.tsp y. u
Phils. Aoconmodation, dsiiy,-...s9oo p. IA
wEST-BOUNU:
UhIoaso Limited, da,ly ..........Y.lo A d
ArrlvG9 Cnieago $50 next morning.
Baltimore Accommodating, daily.
oxeRpt SuDcay.... .e.ls .. a
Cinoitrzu Limited, tAily........n.2e a. IA
Arrives Oiaoinnst T.Ss Il. M. St. LouN
e.9q +. n. noxt DAY.
Inic8go nni ST Louis Ezpross,
aiy...................... cor. k
5iageIly Accommodation, daily, 79o D. n
6oE L.hHDEr BEi$Q, 90 A.. M .hunda,
Only; loo a; m; dsly sLoopt Sunday
Traine leave Merket Street Station:
fct Phiiadsiphis go A., M., daily e1oeD
sunday, 2<s T. M, daily. For Bnltinors
l4S 4. H., daily. BOZ LEad 81 berg, $50 ant
u. .oo A: ID, daily, eLosp, SUNDAY s,o0 a. IN
Trains Tor GiiminKton--i4.svs Phiisds,
pnin $40 and $40 q. m. daily. Tbs a, II
iAIly, except SCaday; loco, slo.46 o. Il
daily; 2 %, ato, <.Xe, $500, $50, ESQ. e.lt
lo.ed y. Ii. daily.
EEpIess tYaiDgs
W. Vi. OLEMENT3, q. X. LORD.
MsnAxer. aenr Pass. Agsn,
Tslephono No. 49,
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
DkOPOsALs FOn PAINTING.

Pr1posA,s for painting the outside wood
work of = o. son. ol house viii be received
at the room OF the Board OF Pabuo kduoA.
ton until o'clock p m. hov. u, 1887.
specifications can te seen AZ tho Board
room. VIM. u. 8kIEh,
oze.ni,s,S,s,n,l2 Ohairmsn.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
VALUABLE REAL n
Ar
sal

WILL he sold at Pub Bile Sal, on M
on SATURDAY. the 10 I.yoYNj
: O'Clock y. m, or II Storm. Al
room OF l.. W. s'iihsm sgi M
fast 9TH street, the io.ios.ak ~
estate:
LIST No. Glt y. lith street. with \
bath, lot II n. 6in.A75 +. w!,hn,,|
2nd.-Ho. SIG z. IVA stree, win
bair, lot IA II. g 6in.x1j Il. " lh a,.l
back alleys.
ard. No 1915 Ki'kxaoI are.l
rooms and hath, lot liG = I'D
with use OF alley
4th. No. 1917 Hirt rnoi reel \
All hath; lot II II. IA ,-l Il, H
use OF alley.
The above properties j-ir. losi
nicntly 10 the large workshop. sra
demand bv good ttnan'i nfe N
square " the civ Hs.lwsy, el1,4 n
East side Park and In c.o,r rr,tl
extensive work shops soon 10 ne "a
T., W. 4 B. Railroad Cn., i',o.riI
as an investment or for home
Taxes for lss7 pain: please eAain
critics before day Of sic.
IfRMS--5 per cent casa on "A
el, Oo may remain on each proper,
mortgage at Q per cent: ,he tasI
or It's equivalent within ~ lag, rod
deed and pUssessi u wi, o. s.,su.
LUhGEC Va
49,, Assn' % ciI
L.W.stIdham ( AL,s.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
William H. Bahc0Ck
PERFECT

Perfect is the word 10 apply
to our stock OF Overcoats for
Men, Youths, Boys and Chill
dren of all sizes. We please the
ey e, protect the pocket and i'm
prove the memory with our Bar.
gains.
Fall Clothing at falling p'ices
for everybody. Come and in
spect our stock; it will cost you
nothing, and the result will bell
you purchase, you will call
again.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01

NorIoh'
All psrsons who intend buying mona
friends, would do well TO call on john l..
Malone, Delaware avenue and Jefferson tts
VINO 10 selling cot belev cost, TO make i'm
provements In tho businesa Lettering fr %
Of charges. ob.lm
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
Now is the Time

To buy your winter boots. Calf Boots,
HIP Boots, Coarse Boots. Won't cosi
you moie than you ough. TO pay II you
bat at
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01
aADrf nOKE q UMIO kAIaROAD

oxAa IN N. PnaH Hsnsrsi nSnaess.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01

The French Printed Flan-
nels are even handsomer
than we thought. Their 80
feet of counter is as color
bright as any in the Store.
Csc.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-01

osny tirtue Of a decree mai.
tvr ~ toe state OF Delassrs ~ he
~ stptember, A. H.. az On he
nuhoIed and eighty houssI
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superintendent of Cascade division, with jurs-
diction between Pasco Junction and South
Prairie Junction, W. T., headquarters at Ellens-
burg. W. T.
The Pennsylvania Company has shortened the
running time of their night express trains be.
tween indianapolis and Chicago two hours now
leaving Indianapolis at 1870 p. NJ. and arriving
at Chicago at A.. NJ. The run from Louisville
TO Chicago is made in nine hours and thirty min
utes. Between Indianapolis and Logansport,
going north. no stop is made, except at railroad
crossings. This is now one Of the fastest trains
run in this State.
Twenty-seven of the painters in the l., d. &
s. shops are out strike So anxious were the
Woodruff company to get the coaches which
were in their shops last week out for vice that
Superintendent Crane, of the Woodruff COM
pany, made ND TO the painters the extra wages
they demanded So great is the demand for
their coaches that the strike comes at a bad
time, as do most strikes, and it will probably
suit in the Woodruff company again making
rangements to have their work done East,
that in the end. both the painters and the l., d.
& s. shops will lose the work.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the County
Board OF Edwards County Illinois. up to II o'clock
noon standard time, SATURDAY the second day
of July, A. D. 1887, at the county clerks Office at
Albion, Illinois, for repairing the court house of Ed
wards county Illinois, in accordance with plans and
specification. adopted and file in the county
clerks Office. and may also be at the Office of
Mcdonald Brothers. architects, at Louisville, Ken
lucky.
The work to be done is expected to cost about s 49,
900; and must be completed by December J. 1887.
bidders in the of ten thousand dollars Isl 600,
conditioned for the due and prompt completion of the
work according to terms of contract, etc
Payment for the work done will be made the
work progresses in county orders of said county of
Edwards (which now. and have been for years,
worth their face value) bearing interest the rate of
per annum said interest payable annually.
The board pressy the right to reject any
and all bids received.
Bids should be addressed ITO the County Board
of Edwards County. Illinois. and sent in the care of
the county clerk B. NJ. SHEMELEY, Chairman.
Attest: CHARLES EMMERsoN County Clerk.
ALBION ILL.,, June s, 1887.
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Yardmasters' Nj. B. A.

DETROIT, June 9.-The thirteenth annual con-
vention Of the Yardmasters' Mutual Benefit AS
ISOLATION 10 now in session in this city. Officers
were elected to-day as follows
President, E. M. Carter, Wilmington, Del !;
rice presidents, T. G. Gresham, Atlanta, Ga !;
William Blow, Windsor. Ont; corresponding
secretary, William Blair, Philadelphia; sergeant
pt-arms, FL. NJ Butler. Pittsburg; executive
committee, John o. Hicks, Indianapolis: r. L.
Marshall. Cincinnati; l.. s. Jones, Chicago; S.
+. Randall. Youngstown; John F. Bresnahan,
Denver; L. NJ. Firmin, Kansas City; j. G.
Campbell. Derry, Pa. The choice of place for
holding the next convention was Richmond.